Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Legislative requirementsmay relate to:
applicable commonwealth, state and territory legislation which affects work such as:
workplace safety
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations
anti-discrimination and diversity
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Communications Authority cabling standards
Australian standards and quality assurance requirements
award and enterprise agreements
evidence collection
freedom of information
licensing arrangements and certification requirements
privacy requirements
relevant industry codes of practice
telecommunications
trade practices.
Organisational requirements may relate to:
access and equity policies, principles and practices
business and performance plans
client service standards
code of conduct, code of ethics
communication and reporting procedures
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
emergency and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs
own role, responsibility and authority
personal and professional development
privacy and confidentiality of information
quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards
resource parameters and procedures
roles, functions and responsibilities of security personnel
storage and disposal of information.
Assignment instructionsmay include:
access to site and specific site requirements
equipment, tools and material requirements
personal protection clothing and equipment requirements
reporting requirements
specific client requirements:
budget constraints
equipment and system types
equipment locations and positions
installation procedures and schedule
monitoring requirements
service and maintenance
system capabilities and functions
warranties or guarantees.
timeframes
work schedules
work tasks and procedures.
Client objectivesmay relate to:
conformance with insurance requirements
legal, regulatory or industry requirements
protection of persons, property or assets.
Security equipment and systems may include:
access control systems
audible and visual warning devices
cameras and monitors
commercial and residential alarm systems
detection devices
electric and mechanical fire safety and fire locking systems
electronic locks and locking systems
electronic readers
electronic screen equipment
intercoms and control panels
security doors and door controls
specialised access control systems eg biometrics.
Historical informationmay be found in:
activity reports
alarm history
central station records
client records
installation records
maintenance and repair documentation
site logs.
Operational data may be found in:
back-up information
central monitoring station records
maintenance documentation
manufacturer's instructions
software records
visual inspections.
Modificationmay relate to:
change in system capabilities and functions
equipment, parts and components
installation procedures
labour
locations, placement and positions
materials
monitoring requirements
programming functions.
Schematicsmay relate to:
cable routes
control panel locations
fixtures
frame location
locations of detectors
power points
security system component positioning
switchboards
telephone mainframes.
Business equipment and technology may include:
calculators
facsimile machines
internet
personal schedulers
photocopiers
printers
standard commercial computer software and hardware
telephones.
Clear and accuratedocumentation may relate to:
drawing title and details
inclusion of dimensions and other measurements
key providing explanation for symbols or abbreviations used
plans drawn to scale
use of standard drawing and drafting symbols.
Relevant personsmay include:
clients
colleagues
engineers and technicians
equipment and systems manufacturers
security consultants
security personnel
site managers or project managers
supervisor.
Documentationmay include:
changed client requirements
changes to equipment and system schematics, specification and configuration
equipment and system modifications
estimates and quotes
floor plans
materials requirements
schematic drawings
security equipment and system, parts and components
warranty conditions.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
accurately determining modification feasibility and capabilities of specific security equipment and system
clearly and accurately adjusting system schematics, configuration and specifications to show detail of modifications
determining and preparing security system schematics and specifications which detail the modification of security equipment and systems
interpreting and complying with all applicable legislative and licensing requirements
preparing and presenting security system specifications and configuration in formats suitable for review by client
using appropriate methods to assess and determine modifications to accurately meet the changed operational requirements of security equipment and system.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment includes:
a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
access to a registered provider of assessment services
access to a suitable venue and equipment
assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book
work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
observation of processes and procedures
questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.